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Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'

Also Known As

  • Red Nancy Dead Nettle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy' plant details

Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring magenta and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in spring
Uses: edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low-growing groundcover with dark pink blooms in Spring and silvery-green leaves. Grows best with some shade, and the semi-evergreen foliage provides a show all year. Attracts bees and hummingbirds, and is deer and rabbit resistant.

Gardening facts about Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy' plant

How to Grow Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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